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ECM, 1978. Near Mint- ... $16.99
A record full of rich tones and cascadingly lyrical lines – and a set that features the wonderful pairing of John Abercrombie's guitar and the piano of Richie Beirach! Beirach seems to ground Abercrombie even more than usual – still letting John have those atmospheric qualities in his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and light wear, but looks great overall.)
John Abercrombie/ECM, 1975. Near Mint- ... $34.99
A whole new kind of trio session for the 70s – one that has the airy, open lines of guitarist John Abercrombie stretching out nicely in the company of drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Dave Holland! The music is archetypal ECM work of the time – a complete contrast to a guitar trio ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Gateway ... CD 9.99(German pressing. Cover has some delamination on the edges and light surface wear, but looks nice overall.)
Arista, 1978. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Abrams recorded this set of seven songs in Chicago with Joseph Jarman and Douglas Ewart on saxophones and other woodwinds. Amina Claudine Myers contributes piano and voice in addition to Abrams' own. Thurman Barker plays drums and percussion. Song titles include "Bud P.", "Lifea ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, small sticker in front, and a date in pen in back.)
BYG/Actuel, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $34.99
One of the few French groups to record for BYG during the legendary years – and a very free jazz showcase for the tenor talents of the great Philppe Mate. The record has kind of a post-ESP feel, with cello, piano, and tenor interacting freely – and fiercely – in a manner that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear, unglued seam, sticker removal spot, and a spot of wear on the back bottom.)
Capitol, 1964. Very Good ... $9.99
Cannonball Adderley with David Axelrod production – a combination that couldn't miss back in the 60s! In keeping with the success of the Mercy Mercy Mercy album done with Axelrod, Capitol did everything they could to catch Cannonball in a live setting – a great move, given the open, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono rainbow label pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear, discoloration from age, and a split bottom seam.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet At The Lighthouse ... LP Riverside, 1960. Very Good+ ... $38.99
Fantastic work from the Cannonball Adderley Quintet – one of their greatest performances from the seminal early 60s years! The band at this time includes Cannon on alto, Nat on cornet, Victor Feldman on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums – and although Feldman's not as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with microphone logo, silver text, and deep groove – record and cover are nice!)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Adderley Quintet In San Francisco ... LP Riverside, 1959. Good ... $5.99
One of the greatest Cannonball Adderley albums from the Riverside years – a completely smoking live date recorded in San Francisco, often with long tracks that really let the group open up and do their thing! The lineup here is that classic one that first grabbed attention – the group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – small blue label with silver text, microphone logo, and deep groove. Cover has split seams held by old tape, light surface wear, and a name in pen. Vinyl has deep marks on all parts and plays with noise.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Cannonball Takes Charge ... LP Riverside, 1959. Good ... $5.99
A hardbop classic from Cannonball Adderley – and one of his harder to find albums from the Riverside days! The set has Cannon playing without his usual group, in the context of an all-star batch of players that includes Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb – who he worked with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Bill Grauer Productions Inc pressing, with deep groove. Cover has split seams with adhesive residue, surface wear, aging, and a name in pen.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Inside Straight ... LP Fantasy, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
One of Cannonball Adderley's late funky sessions for Fantasy – and a record that still features some mighty heavy production from David Axelrod! The album's got that core groove that Axe and Cannon first crafted together at Capitol in the 60s – but the sound here has some definite 70s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Back cover has a promo stamp – but this is a nice copy!)
EmArcy, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $9.99 14.99
Very early work from Cannonball Adderley – recorded way before the funky years, when he was a hard-wailing soulful soloist with a lot of bop in his style! Cannon's paired here with brother Nat, a good companion even at this early stage – and the two of them solo in front of a large ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Julian Cannonball Adderley ... CD 6.99(Mono Mercury pressing with deep groove. Vinyl has a mark that clicks on "Rose Room" and "Fallen Feathers". Cover has some wear and aging, half split top seam, some light stains, and small peeled spots.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Jump For Joy ... LP Mercury, 1958. Very Good+ ... $9.99
An interesting early side by Cannonball that captures him before he'd really found his voice – and when the folks at Mercury still didn't really know what to do with him. The record's a tightly arranged set of tracks from Duke Ellington's musical "Jump For Joy" – with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing with deep groove. Vinyl and cover have cutout holes. Includes Mercury inner sleeve.)
Capitol, 1966. Near Mint- ... $34.99
If the 60's ever had a "hit" jazz record, it was probably this one! The album's a sparkling live session featuring the trademark soul jazz sounds of the Cannonball Adderley group with Joe Zawinul on acoustic and electric piano, and brother Nat Adderley on cornet. The tracks have a long ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! ... CD 6.99(Late 70s Japanese pressing with obi – ECJ 50041.)
Cannonball Adderley —
Phenix ... LP Fantasy, 1975. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $14.99
Sweet funky 70s work from Cannonball Adderley – a record that has him revisiting older tunes from his early soul jazz years – but in ways that give them a whole new electric vibe overall! The album's actually Cannonball's last full studio set, but it's also one of his greatest too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Riverside, 1958. Very Good ... $34.99
An album that definitely lives up to its title – given the great change and evolution in the style of Cannonball Adderley's music – definitely pointed towards the soul jazz fame to come in the 60s! The group here has Adderley's alto in the company of some all-stars who may not be his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Things Are Getting Better (20 bit remaster) ... CD 6.99(Black label pressing, with silver text, microphone logo, and deep groove. Cover has a very small rip at the top, and a name on the back – but looks nice overall. Vinyl has a short click in one spot.)
Jamey Aebersold, 1981. Very Good+ 2LP ... $3.99
Trio features Hal Galper on piano, Steve Gilmore on bass, and Bill Goodwin on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Missing booklet. Cover has a small split on the bottom seam, light wear, and aging.)
JA Records, 1978. Very Good+ ... $3.99
One of the many excellent albums that appeared on the jazz instruction record label of Jamey Aebersold – this one a set of trio tracks based around the work of Herbie Hancock. The set actually features a trio that has Kenny Barron doing Herbie's job on the piano, with bass by Ron Carter and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Without booklet. Cover has some surface wear, aging, and splitting in the top seam.)
JA Records, 1981. Very Good+ 2LP ... $7.99
Trio features Jamey Aebersold on piano, Steve Rodby or John Goldsby on bass, and either John Clay or Mike Hyman on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging. Vinyl has sleeve marks.)
Jamey Aebersold, 1976. Very Good+ ... $2.99 6.99
Personanel include Dan Haerle on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Jonathan Higgins on drums. Titles include "Solar", "Dig", "Milestones", "Serpent's Tooth", and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear and aging.)
JA Records, 1980. Near Mint- ... $2.99 4.99
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(Without the booklet. Cover has light wear and aging.)
JA Records, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
One of those cool little albums of bass-heavy jazz tracks, designed as instructional records, but actually nice spare jazz funk albums that are great for sample mining! This one's got Jamey Abersold playing piano with a trio that includes Rufus Reid and Mike Hyman, and it includes the cut "Mr. ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has light sleeve marks. Cover has minimal wear.)
Air —
Air Song (Japanese pressing) ... LP Why Not (Japan), 1975. Near Mint- ... $39.99
A tremendous album from Air – recorded in their native Chicago, but one of the landmark 70s sessions on Japan's Why Not label! The trio is in wonderful formation here – very focused, with a sharpness that you don't always get in some of their other recordings – a perfect balance ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Air Song (Japanese pressing) ... CD 9.99(Japanese pressing, in nice shape! Middle of bottom cover seam has a slight hint of a split, but cover is very nice overall.)
Audio Lab (Japan), 1979. Near Mint- ... $28.99
A well-recorded set done under the supervision of Okihiko Sugano – with Yoshitaka Akimitsu on piano, Ikuo Ikezawa on bass, and Hiroshi Sunaga on drums! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear – vinyl is great.)
Victor (Japan), Early 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $49.99
Fantastic small group material from pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi – a set that features Lew Tabackin on tenor and flute, Christie Lynn on bass, and Albert Heath on drums – on three long tracks – "Sumie", "Euphoria", and "PAJ". LP, Vinyl record album
(Gatefold quad pressing, with obi – CD4B 5007)
Charly (UK), 1985. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Features Akkerman on guitars, Kenneth Knudsen on keyboards, Pablo Nahar on bass, and Ole Theill on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Motif, 1957. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With John Anderson, Budd Collette, Gene Cipriano, Joe Comfort, Curtis Counce, Chuck Gentry, William Green, Dave Wells, and Gerald Wiggins. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s VSOP reissue. Cover has bent corners.)
Roost, 1955. Very Good+ ... $24.99
One of the few albums ever cut as a leader by pianist Tony Aless – an unsung hero of the big band years, especially in the Woody Herman group – and a great arranger too! This set's an all-original outing – a suite of tracks dedicated to Long Island, and played by a very hip group ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Royal Roost pressing with deep groove! Vinyl has a short click on the first track, but the rest is great. Cover is nice.)
Concord/Picante, 1980. Very Good+ ... $3.99 7.99
Monty shows off his Carribean roots on this one – working in a quintet format that includes steel drums by Othello Molineaux! The mixture of soul jazz piano and steel drums is a surprisingly fresh one – making for some grooves that have a sweet west coast sort of feel – a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and notes in pen.)
Monty Alexander —
Monty Alexander In Tokyo ... LP Pablo, 1979. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
With Andrew Simpkins on bass and Frank Gant on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear, but looks great overall.)
Atlantic, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Columbia, 1966. Very Good ... $7.99
Classic work from one of the hippest jazz singers of all time – and a hell of a pianist too! Mose Allison began his recording career laying down piano on jazz sessions for Stan Getz and a few others – but here, he emerges as a fully-formed talent of his own – steeped in modes ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing, matrix ending in 1E/1B. Cover has light wear and a few stickers on the front and A-side label.)
Crystal Clear, 1977. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Jazzy guitar from the great Laurindo Almeida – with Chuck Domanico on bass, Clare Fischer on acoustic and electric iano, Emil Richards on vibes and marimba, Frederick Seykora on cello, Aime Maurice Vereeck on percussion, and Chuck Flores on drums and percussion. LP, Vinyl record album
(White vinyl pressing.)
Capitol, 1962. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A sweet little album from Laurindo Almeida and his "Bossa Nova All Stars" – not a group of Brazilian musicians, and instead a hip set of LA players who really help make the set sparkle! There's a bit more jazz here than on some of Laurindo's other Capitol records of the time – ... (Now Sound, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Viva Bossa Nova! ... CD 9.99(Yellow label pressing.)
Prestige, 1965. Very Good+ ... $19.99
A stone classic from Gene Ammons – and a record that introduced his talents to a whole new audience in the 60s! The album's a more laidback one than some of Jug's more hard-blown honkers – as you might guess from his hit rendition of the ballad in the title – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has a tiny spot of sticker remnant - but is great overall!)
Prestige, 1973. Very Good+ ... $11.99
Gene Ammons gets the Cannonball Adderley treatment – as he blows funky solos over an album arranged and conducted by David Axelrod! Brasswind has a larger, fuller funky sound than some of his earlier work for Prestige – and it works very well! The overall sound's a bit smoother, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear, name in pen on the back.)
Prestige, 1960s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $7.99
Our favorite side of Gene Ammons' talents – summed up nicely in a 2LP set! Ammons wasn't the first tenor player to work with a Hammond organ, but once the format gained popularity, Gene made a wise move to take it up – and it became a pairing that forever defined the later years of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Prestige, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $2.99 4.99
While it's tough to think of a jazz player having "hits" – given the low sales of jazz albums, even in the 60s – it's still the case that Ammons' sound was so strong, and so soulful, he had plenty of fans in the crossover market for some of his bigger recordings. The album ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Green label pressing. Cover has light wear and some seam splitting.)
Mercury, Late 40s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99 5.99
Early work from Gene Ammons – his obscure late 40s recordings for Mercury Records – mostly from the 78rpm years! Sidemen include Junior Mance, Albert Ammons, Israel Crosby, Gene Wright and lesser known Chicago locals like Wes Landers, Leo Blevins, Jess Miller and Ernest McDonald. As you' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and light wear.)
Prestige, Mid 50s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $5.99
A nice selection of rare Gene Ammons work from the mid 50s – all long, hard-blowing tracks! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring wear. Includes the Prestige inner sleeves.)
Prestige, 1964. Very Good ... $11.99
Gene Ammons really hits a great groove here – one that's not exactly bossa, but which has lots of Latin and tropical touches! The session makes great use of 2 guitars at the same time – using that of Kenny Burrell for soulful rhythm, but also adding in Bucky Pizzarelli for some nice ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has light edge wear.)
Prestige, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
Gene Ammons gets a great change here – blowing strongly amidst larger arrangements from Bill (William S?) Fisher – who serves things up almost in a Kudu/CTI mode, as larger arrangements envelope Jug's soulful tenor! There's a hip blacksploitation vibe on some tracks – especially ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some edge & ring wear. The back has a little piece of the paste-on torn off and light surface wear.)
Roots, Late 60s/1976. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A very nice set of tracks released after Gene Ammons' death – but probably recorded at some point in the early 60s, given the sound of the session. Jug's playing with a groovy little organ combo (players uncredited), and the feel of the material is nice laidback and lougey. There's a tasty ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, bumped corners, and some edge wear.)
Prestige, 1971. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Gritty live work from twin tenor giants Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon – recorded in an open-ended style that's a bit like some of Gordon's famous early work on the Central Avenue scene in LA, or Ammons' famous live "battles" with Sonny Stitt! The date was recorded in Chicago at the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt with Jack McDuff —
Soul Summit ... LP Prestige, 1962. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A definite soul summit for the time – with 3 top-shelf players in the lead, all getting plenty of room to do their thing! Both Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt are on tenor in the front, working with the respect and confidence they'd forged together on other co-led sessions from the time – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono yellow and black label NJ pressing with deep groove and Van Gelder stamp. Cover has some wear and aging, half split top seam, and a wide center split in the bottom seam.)
Riverside, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Interesting stuff, if not the kind of record you'd put on every day. The album's an interview with Louis Armstrong's wife Lil, and she talks at length about her famous days in the early years of jazz. Segments include "The Young Louis", "Early Life In Chicago", "Return To ... (Vocalists, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label Bill Grauer pressing, RLP 12-120, with microphone logo and deep groove. Cover has light wear and aging, with a bit of pen in back.)
Columbia, 1920s/Early 30s. Very Good 2LP Gatefold ... $6.99
An incredible collection of early Satchmo, with sidemen that include Sidney Bechet, Jimmy Strong, Earl Hines, Zutty Singleton, and Fred Robinson. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and partially split top seams.)
Roulette, Early 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Small group material with Armstrong on trumpet and vocal, Ellington on piano, Trummy Young on trombone, and Barney Bigard on clarinet. LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s pressing in the "Historic Recording Event" cover.)
Atlantic, 1973. Near Mint- ... $36.99 43.99
A seminal moment for the Art Ensemble Of Chicago – one of their first albums for a widely-distributed label, and an exceptionally strong live performance that really gets to the core of the group's unique approach! The material was recorded at the Ann Arbor Festival in 1972 – and has ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Broadway label pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Promophone (France), 1974. Very Good+ ... $6.99 11.99
An obscure set on a small French label – a septet led by alto saxophonist Michel Attenoux, with Patrick Artero on trumpet, Andre Villeger on tenor, Gabriel Garvanoff on piano, and Claude Gousset on trombone. Gousset arranged the set, and wrote the material with Attenoux. LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has a short click on side two, but is nice and clean overall.)
Springboard, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
Features the tracks "Kiko", "Foolkiller", "Let's Do It Tonight", "Come Back To Croydon", "Holy Smoke" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1970. Very Good+ ... $4.99 6.99
The third album from Brian Auger & The Trinity – and the first to feature the group recording without vocals from Julie Driscoll! The sound here is just as soulful as before – a tight take on American soul jazz and funky soul of the 60s – pushed along by Auger's mighty work ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing, LSP-4372. Cover has a cutout notch, a name in pen, and some wear.)
Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $2.99
No honking here, as Sil Austin takes his deeply soulful tenor sax, and turns it to a set of creamy late-nite tracks – all done over some very "pretty" backings, ala the Verve strings work of Ben Webster or Lester Young. Most cuts have voices in with the orchestrations – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Impulse, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $68.99
One of the last albums that Albert Ayler ever recorded before his strange and mysterious early death – and one of his most memorable records as well! The record shows Ayler at the crossroads, filled with emotion and meaning, struggling to convey his message to a lager audience. At times, he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing – a nice copy! Cover has light wear in one corner, and a tiny bit of wear on the spine – but is very nice overall.)
Nocturne, Early 50s. Very Good+ ... $44.99
Rare work from one of the coolest cats on the LA scene of the 50s – bassist Harry Babasin, who also plays a bit of cello here – in work that's very much in the territory of Fred Katz with Chico Hamilton! The group is very cool – with Larry Bunker on vibes, Jimmy Rowles on piano, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear, but this is a very nice copy.)
Philips, 1962. Very Good ... $14.99
Great work from one of the most unique guitarists on the European scene – working here in trio formation, with either Pierre Michelot or Michel Gaudry on bass, and Kenny Clarke or Daniel Humair on drums! The tracks are short and tight – with hints of Django, but also some other unique ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and aging, with a small sticker spot and a promo ink stamp in back.)
INA (France), 1978. Near Mint- ... $49.99
A rare French set – with Phil Markovitz on piano, Scott Lee on bass, and Jeff Brilinger on drums. All tracks are nice and long, too – and include versions of the Wayne Shorter tunes "House Of Jade" and "Beautiful Black Eyes" – a bit unusual for Chet! LP, Vinyl record album
Dot Time, 1979. Near Mint- ... $24.99
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(2020 Dot Time reissue #010/500. Marker though barcode.)
American Dreams, 2021. Sealed ... $9.99
Introspective improvisations from saxophonist Dylan Baldi and drummer Jayson Gerycz – both members of the band Cloud Nothings, but working here in a much more free jazz-styled setting! Side one features an extended track titled "Hermit Thrush/Vat Of Oil" – really building up ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impulse, 1975. Near Mint- ... $5.99
Searing live work from Gato Barbieri – a brilliant little album that follows on the spirit of his other Latin America sessions for Impulse! The format here is similar to those studio outings – an organic blend of percussion, keyboards, and sax – all bubbling together in a highly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Chapter Four – Alive In New York ... CD 11.99(Green label pressing. Cover has a cut corner, but is great!)
Gato Barbieri —
Chapter One – Latin America ... LP Impulse, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
We love this record! Although Gato Barbieri has put out a few snoozers in his career, this amazing first chapter of his Latin venture for Impulse is an incredible record throughout – one of the greatest Impulse sessions of the 70s! Gato returns to his native Argentina for the session – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo/quad pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
A&M, 1977. Very Good+ ... $3.99
A great date from saxophonist Gato Barbieri – a record that's a bit mellower and more electric than some of his previous 70s efforts, but which is still plenty darn great! Gato's tenor has a tone that's undeniably great – a slightly raspy sort of edge that sounds warmly human and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
A&M, 1978. Very Good ... $6.99
A far reaching late 70s set from Gato Barbieri – a record that blends fusiony jazz funk, lush stings, and Latin rhythms and fluid solos on a varied batch of tunes! One of the more interesting things about the production is that those varied approaches often come into play within the same ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Gato Barbieri & Don Cherry —
Gato Barbieri & Don Cherry ... LP Inner City, 1965/1976. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing lost session – recorded in Paris in 1965, and featuring the mighty Don Cherry on cornet alongside a very young Gato Barbieri on tenor – a tremendous duo who work here with Karl Berger on vibes, JF Jenny Clark on bass, and Aldo Romano on drums! The set's got a strong Ornette-s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Europa Jazz (Italy), Late 60s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $6.99
A cheapo package, but some really great material! Side one features two long cuts recorded live – with Gato Barbieri on tenor, Don Cherry on trumpet, and Karl Berger on vibes – on "OCDC" and "Third Movement". Next is another live track – Albert Ayler's tenor ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Verve, 1955. Near Mint- ... $19.99
One of Basie's biggest albums – but still a work of pure genius! "April In Paris" is one of the darkest jazz standards ever written, and it never sounded better than in this original version, which features that great ending in which Basie and the band stop, then start, then stop ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s mono Japanese Polygram pressing – UMV 2641 – with insert.)
Happy Tiger, 1969. Very Good+ ... $11.99 13.99
A strangely wonderful album – Count Basie's group performing tunes by the Beatles, and doing a better job than they had on a similar Verve album from a few years before! Part of the credit goes to arranger Bob Florence, who gives the tunes a really fluid swing – with lots of cascading ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a staple hole, but is a nice copy.)
Roulette, Early 60s. Sealed ... $14.99
The genius of Basie meets the genius of Quincy Jones – a 60s pairing that's every bit as great as the 50s pairing of Basie and Neal Hefti! Jones and Basie worked together in a number of settings during the 60s – including a very successful album for Frank Sinatra on Reprise – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert – YS 7115.)
Count Basie —
Basie Picks The Winners ... LP Verve, 1965. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Count Basie picks his own set of "winners" – tracks pulled from the pop charts, and re-arranged by Billy Byers to give them the true Basie touch – that soaring, syncopated groove that makes the Basie band so great at this stretch in their career! The set features a number of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono MGM pressing with deep groove. Cover has a cutout hole and X imprint.)
Count Basie —
Dance Along With Basie ... LP Roulette, 1958. Near Mint- ... $9.99
One of the lesser-remembered Basie sessions for Roulette – but one of the best ones too! The album follows nicely in the "dance" style of Basie's earlier albums for Clef – by offering a set of work that was typical of that the group might have performed on one of their more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert! Cover has a tiny bump in one corner – but this is a great copy.)
Pablo, 1975. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With Ray Brown on bass and Louie Bellson on drums. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ringwear, heavy edge wear, and some splitting in the spine.)
Pablo, 1980. Near Mint- ... $6.99
Featuring Joe Turner on vocals and Eddie Cleanhead Vinson on alto, with Cleveland Eaton on bass, Freddie Green on guitar, Duffy Jackson on drums, Pete Minger, Sonny Cohn, Dale Carley, and David Stahl on trumpets, Michell Wood, Bill Hughes, Dennis Wilson, Grover Mitchell, and Dennis Rowland on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red vinyl pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Columbia, Late 30s/Early 40s. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... $3.99
A collection of 28 early Basie recordings for Vocalion, Columbia, and Brunswick labels, plus unissued masters! Includes work with the orchestras of Mildred Bailey, Harry James, Glenn Hardman, Teddy Wilson, plus the Basie orchestra, with vocals by Billie Holiday, Helen Humes, and Jimmy Rushing. LP, Vinyl record album
(70s issue. Cover has splitting on the seams and light surface wear.)
ABC, 1966. Very Good+ ... $4.99
With Freddie Greene on guitar, George Duvivier on bass, Eddie Shaughnessy on drums, Roy Eldridge on trumpet, Al Grey and Billy Byers on trombone, and Eddie Lockjaw Davis on tenor sax. LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing.)
Pablo, 1975. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A beautiful pairing of these two legendary pianists – heard late in the Basie career, in a setting that lets both of them open up nicely! Basie also plays a bit of organ, too. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 70s Japanese Polydor pressing – MW 2138 – with insert.)
Roulette, 1960. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Sarah Vaughan gets some backing from Count Basie – making for a record that's one of her jazziest and swinging of the time! As with other Basie-related vocal sessions from the early 60s, this one has a soulful edge and a nice little bounce – one that makes for a more solid approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo Emus pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Europa Jazz (Italy), 1981. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $3.99
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Jazzcats (Belgium), 1983. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A group of Belgian players led by guitarist Freddy Sunder and saxophonist Etienne Verschueren – but with solo work from the great Toots Thielemans on harmonica and Benny Bailey on trumpet – plus vibes from the legendary Fats Sadi! LP, Vinyl record album
Concord, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Capitol, Mid 50s. Very Good ... $4.99
Part instrumental, part vocal harmonies – a group that does both pretty darn well! LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono turquoise label pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear, discoloration from age, and a half split top seam, with a bit of pen and a vintage price sticker in back.)
Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Bellson leads an 18 piece big band, with soloists that include Bobby Shew on trumpet, Al Kaplan on trombone, Dick Spencer on alto, Frank Collett on piano, and John Chiodini on guitar. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light surface wear.)
Concord, 1980. Near Mint- ... $2.99
Bellson plays with big band, including Brian O'Flaherty, Frank Szabo, Bobby Shew, Alan Downey, and Neil Balm on trumpets, Rick Chamberlain, Clint Sharman, Hale Rood, and Don Mikkelsen on trombones, Joe Romano, Arnie Lawrence, Andy Mackintosh, Kenny Hitchcock, and Bill Jones on saxophones, plus John ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and aging.)
Discwasher/Voss, 1978. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With featured soloists Chuck Findley on trumpet, Don Menza on tenor, Ron King on flugelhorn, Conte Candoli on trumpet, Ted Nash on alto, Ross Tompkins on piano, Joe Romano on alto, and Pete Christlieb on tenor. LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s issue. Cover has light wear, discoloration from age, and bumped corners.)
CTI, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $14.99
Pretty mellow stuff from George Benson, but with some nice moments! Don Sebesky handled the arrangements for this set of larger backings – but Benson's guitar is right out front, hitting some super-dope lines at the best moments, stretching out from the warm Fender Rhodes or horn heavy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Cover has light wear.)
Verve/Polydor, 1968/1976. Very Good+ ... $7.99
A sweet 70s collection of late 60s work from George Benson – tracks recorded in 1968 for Verve, originally from the albums Giblet Gravy and Goodies! The set list here really does a great job of picking out the best numbers – the kind of clean, lean tunes that were pushing Benson from ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small corner cut.)
CTI, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $13.99
A sweet funky classic from guitar genius George Benson – and a record that features some surprising soul arrangements from Pee Wee Ellis – also known for his classic work with the James Brown Band of the late 60s! Pee Wee's got a tighter groove here than on some of George's earlier CTI ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with Van Gelder stamp. Includes CTI inner sleeve.)
CTI, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet 70s funk from George Benson – an album that's a bit smoother than some of his earlier work, but still free from the commercial polish of his later hits! Maestro David Matthews is at the helm for this session – and most numbers have a full backing from players who include some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light ring and edge wear.)
Warner, 1987. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Featuring Greg Phillinganes on keys and synthesizers, Marcus Miller on bass, Harvey Mason on drums, Paulinho da Costa on percussion, and Paul Jackson on rhythm guitar. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Prestige, Mid 60s/1977. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $19.99
A double-length package of organ/guitar greatness – and a set that features key 60s work by Hammond hero Jack McDuff and guitarist George Benson! First up is The New Boss Guitar Of George Benson – the first album ever cut by Benson as a leader, a cooker of a soul jazz set, recorded ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Blackbyrds —
City Life ... LP Fantasy, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $19.99
A fantastic album from this legendary jazz funk combo – a bit smoother than their first, but that's the great thing about it! The record has the band getting even tighter than before – coming up with an amazing jazz-inflected funk groove that still leaves us breathless after all these ... (Soul, Jazz) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some ring and edge wear, and a half split top seam.)
Capitol, Late 40s. Very Good+ ... $0.99 7.99
A classic kid music package! Great cover image, too. (Children's, Jazz) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split bottom seam.)
Novus, 1978. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Some solo numbers, but some great duets with Ricky Ford on tenor or Anthony Braxton on alto, and Rufus Reid on bass! Also features one unusual number – "Wende" – with Chris Connor on vocals. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Art Blakey —
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (aka Moanin) ... LP Blue Note, Late 50s. Good ... $99.99
One of Art Blakey's first true moments of genius! This transitional version of the Jazz Messengers included two parts – Lee Morgan and Bobby Timmons – of the holy Morgan/Shorter/Timmons trilogy, and it's also got the added bonus of Benny Golson on tenor, who was at the height of his ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono 63rd Street pressing with deep groove, RVG stamp, and ear. Vinyl has a number of marks and plays crackles and surface noise. Cover has half split seams with clear tape, some yellowing from age, and gloss wrinkles in front.)
EmArcy, 1954. Very Good- ... $48.99
A hard bop classic – one of the first albums to feature Art Blakey as a leader – a killer 10" session that's one of the best bop sides on Mercury! Every cut crackles with a sinister intensity that's just fantastic – and Blakey leads a quintet with Joe Gordon on trumpet, Gigi ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original 10" pressing! Vinyl has some light oxidation, which causes some light surface noise in the quieter spots. Cover is great, with just a small bit of splitting on the bottom seam.)
Timeless, 1978. Very Good+ ... $13.99 16.99
You gotta love the confidence in Blakey's title for this one – because even in the late 70s, over 20 years since starting the Jazz Messengers, he was still very much in his prime! The album has him working with a wonderful group that includes Bobby Watson, Curtis Fuller, David Schnitter, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Dutch pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Impulse, 1961. Good Gatefold ... $14.99
Killer stuff by Art Blakey – one of his few non-Blue Note sessions from the time, and a hard-wailing set that features the Jazz Messengers as a sextet! The format is one that flourished briefly in these early 60s years – and in this case, the already great lineup of Lee Morgan on ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label stereo pressing with RVG stamp. Plays with faint surface noise. Cover has surface and edge wear, half split top seam, wide center splits in the spine and bottom, masking tape at the bottom seam, and names in pen inside the gatefold.)
Art Blakey —
Meet You At The Jazz Corner Of The World Vol 1 ... LP Blue Note, 1960. Very Good ... $129.99
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, recording in the very familiar territory of the Birdland nightclub – in a format that was handled previously by the Blue Note label, but maybe never with a lineup this great! The performance features the sublime frontline trio of Lee Morgan on trumpet, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(63rd street mono pressing, with RVG stamp – nice and clean, and cover looks great!)
Concord (Japan), 1981. Near Mint- ... $23.99
A real all-star lineup – with Wynton Marsalis on trumpet, Bobby Watson on alto, Bill Pierce on tenor, James Williams on piano, and Charles Fambrough on bass! LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, with insert. Inside of cover has some light tape traces – but this is a great copy overall.)
Blue Note, 1956. Near Mint- ... $24.99
A classic early set featuring the Jazz Messengers back when the group was less of an Art Blakey project, and more of an all-around affair – as you might guess from a lineup that also includes Horace Silver on piano, Kenny Dorham on trumpet, Hank Mobley on tenor, and Doug Watkins on bass! The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s DMM pressing in a red text cover, with light wear and a bit of aging.)
Columbia, 1956. Sealed ... $23.99
Great rare 50s material by Blakey – an early 80s issue of outtakes from the Hard Bop LP, plus some sides recorded shortly afterwards, with a slight line-up change! The group is one of the earliest incarnations of the Jazz Messengers, featuring Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley in the front line, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed, with hype sticker.)
United Artists, 1962. Sealed ... $19.99
A really unusual live set from the great Art Blakey – his only album for the United Artists label, but one that continues the tradition of the expanded group style he was starting to use at Blue Note! The lineup here is a sextet, one that's got even more power than the Jazz Messengers as a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Sealed 70s pressing. Cover has a cutout mark.)
Watt, 1977. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $14.99
Carla Bley at the height of her powers – working in the late 70s to really reinvent the large ensemble after years of experience in the underground – with a style that easily slides between inside and out, searching and swinging – all delivered by just the right sort of lineup! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy.)
